John@UCD

Password Problem

I just received a used compaq that has an admin password on it. I do not know the password but would like to reinstall windows. Anyone know of anyway I can do that. I have an account to log on with but it has no admin access.

Rob Gardiner

Boot the laptop with the Windows CD in the drive. You will probably need to enter the CMOS program and specify the CD-ROM as the boot device. The means by which to do this varies with each model, although hitting "DELETE" or "F1" during the first few seconds after turning on the power are very popular.

Tekara

If your going to reinstall windows, you don't need to log onto windows, you can boot from the windows cd for reinstallation.

"Computers are a lot like air conditioners - they both work great until you open windows." -Anonymous
"The danger from computers is not that they will eventually get as smart as men, but that we will agree to meet them halfway." -Bernard Avishai

imported_Andrew Pratt

If by chance it has a CMOS password set up use the MadBoot tool to clear it. MadBoot has a website where its a free download

John@UCD

Now that Madboot prog is something I like the sound of. I think there might be something wrong with the cd drive because when I put the cd in and start it there is a horrible sound and then nothing.